Whether it's a Japanese video game or a comic convention, he's bound to pop up. He even appeared on fan-made Valentine's Day chocolate. He is the Yaranaika Guy, and he's keen to know if you'd like to screw. More »

Ben Mauro is a concept artist from New Zealand who has recently worked on The Hobbit. The new Superman movie, Man of Steel. Neill Blomkamp's Elysium. Even the upcoming Star Wars TV show, Underworld.
He's also done video game work with Insomniac Games on both Ratchet & Clank and Resistance, as well... More »

Michael Kuehl, a programmer with Resistance developers Insomniac - and who had also worked at Infinity Ward and Electronic Arts - has tragically passed away at the age of 32.
Kuehl was struck by a car while riding his motorcycle, and died from his injuries.
Our thoughts go out to his family and... More »

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